Area Head of HSE, UKI & NDC

APM Terminals; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global logistics leader is seeking an Area Head of Health and Safety in Derby to manage HSE operations across the UK and Nordics. This role involves leading a team, developing HSE strategies, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have significant leadership experience in HSE roles and expertise in logistics. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on safety and health standards across operations.

Benefits

Training and mentorship opportunities

Inclusive and diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience with high-performing teams across complex geographies.
• Strong understanding of HSE governance and operational excellence.
• Ability to represent HSE at a senior level and drive key conversations.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead a team of HSE experts and foster a culture of accountability.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with global HSE standards.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver practical tools and guidance.

Skills

Leadership experience in HSE roles

Deep expertise in logistics and supply chain operations

Relationship building skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Education

Degree in Health & Safety or related fields

Job description

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Area Head of HSE, UKI & NDC

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Great Britain, Derby, DE74 2BB time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R148891

Area Head of Health and Safety – UKI and Nordics

At Maersk, we have a bold aspiration: to become the global expert in integrated logistics. We’re not just moving goods and making trade simpler; we’re building connections and creating opportunities around the world.

We thrive on fresh perspectives and believe that diverse talents fuel our innovation. Everyone’s unique skills and experiences are highly valued here in our inclusive culture and environment. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

What We Offer

Join Maersk as Area Head of Health and Safety for our landside operations across the United Kingdom & Ireland (UKI) and Nordics (NDC) areas, including warehouses, depots, and transportation activities. You’ll get the opportunity to manage your own diary, collaborate across teams and play a key role in strategic problem-solving. We offer the opportunity to make a lasting impact on HSE across the area. This role reports to the Regional Head of Safety & Resilience, Europe.

We offer an exciting career opportunity in an inclusive and diverse environment where you will be valued, recognized and well rewarded. We are committed to supporting learning development and career growth of all our employees through training and mentorship. A career at Maersk means working in a culturally diverse and inclusive global community that moves 20% of global trade every day.

Key Responsibilities

• Spearhead and develop a high-performing team of HSE experts, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous growth
• Maintain and enhance the area’s HSE structure and framework to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks to people, assets, and operations
• Ensure strong alignment between business and functional priorities to support both operational excellence and HSE objectives
• Drive implementation and compliance with our global HSE standards across area, while accommodating country-specific regulations and international best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to deliver practical tools, expert guidance, and assurance programs
• Build capability within the HSE function, ensuring teams are appropriately skilled, qualified, and continuously upskilled
• Stay ahead of industry trends to bring innovation into the HSE strategy
• Ensure robust HSE impact and risk assessments are conducted during periods of transformation
• Inspire and engage teams and colleagues to elevate HSE standards across all operations, promoting a culture of care, psychological safety, inclusion, and openness

Who We’re Looking For

• Significant leadership experience in senior HSE roles, with a proven track record of managing high-performing teams across complex, large-scale geographies
• Deep expertise in logistics and supply chain operations is essential
• A relevant degree in Health & Safety or related fields is desirable or equivalent professional experience
• Strong relationship building skills, ability to build trust and influence across all levels of the organization
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to simplify complex topics
• Ability to represent the function at a senior level and drive meaningful conversations around risk, resilience, and performance
• Solid understanding of HSE governance and operational excellence, with experience applying best practices in general management and compliance

Additional Information

• Travel within UKI and the Nordics is required, as needed

This role is open for local employment in the UK only.

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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About Us

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customer's supply chains. As the global leader in shipping services, the company operates in 130 countries and employs roughly 100,000 people. With simple end-to-end offering of products and digital services, seamless customer engagement and a superior end-to-end delivery network, Maersk enables its customers to trade and grow by transporting goods anywhere - all over the world. For more information click here.